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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church in Rhineland
Photo
courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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St.
Joseph's Church Plaque:
Rhineland German Catholic Colony settled in 1895 by Rev. Joseph Reisdorff.
St. Joseph's Church, an edifice of German-Gothic architecture, was
designed by Rev. Boniface Spanke, O.S.B. Construction started in 1927,
completed structure dedicated,November 8, 1951. Construction, interrupted
by depression and WWII, was through donated labor, materials and funds
by dedicated parishioners. Over 80 thousand homemade bricks were made
6 at a time by parishioners. Interior is of same Gothic design with
white columns and Gothic ribbing supporting the high vaulted, acoustical
ceiling. Faceted glass windows portray the life of Christ and Biblical
scenes. Hand carved altar, designed by Grier Bros. in 1890, serves
as the main altar of the Cathedral in the Colony. Donated by Rhineland
Council 1766 Knights of Columbus September, 1995. |
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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church
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courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church
Sanctuary
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courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church
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courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church
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courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church
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courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church
Photo
courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church Plaque
Photo
courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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Side
view of St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Photo
courtesy Barclay
Gibson, May 2004
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St.
Joseph's Catholic Church
Photo
courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010
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